Our main store in Ubud is bursting at the seams with lots of new and interesting books on Bali and Indonesia. We have expanded our Children's books to include many new bilingual (Indonesian/English) books and we have also expanded the Indonesian Studies books particularly in the areas of Indonesian History, Indonesian Politics and Indonesian Literature. Not all of our books are listed here on the website but you can always email us to ask for specific titles.

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We are very happy to have an outlet in this beautiful Tea Room/Restaurant. Biku is a very different type of restaurant. It is a wonderful 150 year old Joglo that has been refurbished and fitted out with antiques and large leather reading lounges. It is the perfect place to rest, read, eat and drink. We have a fine selection of new, used, out-of-print, antiquarian and rare books on Indonesia. Also, a range of handmade cards and gifts, daily newspaper and magazines from around the world We welcome Book Club meetings, Book Launches and Discussion Groups. Contact us on info@ganeshabooksbali.com Please come in and meet the staff, peruse the bookshelves and enjoy the atmosphere. Click here for a map of Ganesha in Biku Kerobokan

We have just opened a new bookstore on the main street of Sanur. It houses our full range of new and used books as well as a small selection of Rare and Out - of -Print books on Bali and Indonesia. This store also houses a very special Children's Corner with lots of colourful cushions and a table or two for children to relax and read all the books on our shelves. This store is in the heart of Sanur and we have parking available out the front. REPUBLIC OF FUN by Butet Kartaredjasa, translated by Jennifer Lindsay Price: US$13.00 A selection of Indonesian actor Butet Kartaredjasa's humorous column published in the newspaper Suara Merdeka from 2007-2009, written in the voice of his alter ego, Mr Blurt. Translated by Jennifer Lindsay. For more details click here SHARP TIMES by Goenawan Mohamad, translated by Jennifer Lindsay Price: US$19.00 A collection of critical and philosophical essays written between 2002-2011 by Goenawan Mohamad, from his weekly column in Tempomagazine. This is the third published collection of his essays in English translation by Jennifer Lindsay. For more details click here THE GLORY OF BATIK The Danar Hadi Collection by Judi Achjadi Price: US$39.95 The Glory of Batik explores the fabulous collection of Javanese batik brought together over the course of forty years by H. Santosa Doellah. The Danar Hadi Collection amounts to some 10,000 pieces spanning a century and a half, from the mid 19th century to the present day. Possibly the largest single privately owned accumulation of Javanese batik in the world, The Glory of Batik inspires a deep appreciation of this ancient art. For more details click here INDONESIAN SLANG Colloquial Indonesian at Work by Christopher Torchia and Lely Djuhari Price: US$14.95 Indonesian Slang is an informal compendium of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms. Designed to be both educational and easy to read, the chapters hit on various linguistic themes, among them characters, animals, food, slang, family affairs and politics. Entries include the expression in Bahasa Indonesia, a translation, an equivalent expression in English, and an explanation if necessary. A handy book for the casual traveler to Indonesia. For more details click here INDONESIAN COOKING, Satays, Sambals and more by Dina Yuen Price: US$16.95 Indonesian Cooking is Chef Dina Yuen's culinary exploration of the world's largest and most diverse archipelago the fabled Spice Islands of Indonesia. This is a vibrant, multi-layered nation with a fabulous and largely unexplored cuisine and her easy-to-follow recipes now make them accessible to everyone. The dishes in Indonesian Cooking range from the familiar Chicken and Beef Satays, Lumpia Spring Rolls, Fresh Steamed Vegetables with Peanut Dressing (Gado-Gado) and Nasi Goreng (Traditional Indonesian Fried Rice) to more exotic dishes like Spicy Lemongrass Beef, Burned Sugar Pork, Grilled Swordfish with Fragrant Yellow Rice, and Tamarind Roasted Prawns. These flavorful recipes are easy to make with ingredients readily found in any well-stocked supermarket. Bring the tastes of Indonesia home with the help of Indonesian Cooking! For more details click here ETHNIC JEWELLERY FROM INDONESIA Continuity and Evolution Text by Bruce. W. Carpenter Photographs by Philippe Heurtault Price: US$90.00 Illustrated with nearly 600 photographs of rare jewellery amassed over 30 years by collector Manfred Gehmann, this book explores the depth and breadth of an ancient and magnificent tradition of the Indonesian people. The Jewellery represented in this book is from Indonesia's outer islands including Sumatra, Borneoi, Sulawesi, Sumba and Maluku. The history of the jewellery is told from the perspective of the materials used,including gold, silver, brass, ivory, shell and animal teeth. A definitive book on the magnificent jewellery of this archipelago. For more details click here GOLD JEWELLERY OF THE INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO Text by Anne Richter and Bruce W. Carpenter Photography by Jorg Sundermann Price: US$110.00 Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago features ore than 700 unpublished masterpieces from the tribal, ethnic and courtly gold body ornament traditions of Indonesia's outer islands - Sumatra, Sulawesi, the Lesser Sundas and Southeast Maluku. These pieces date from the 4th to the 20th century and many are extremely rare and of high quality. This latest research has been woven together to produce a groundbreaking new book that thrusts the virtuoso gold work of Indonesia into the international spotlight. For more details click here TWILIGHT IN DJAKARTA by Mochtar Lubis Price: US$15.00 A classic book of Indonesia by one of Indonesia's most famous writers. Mochtar Lubis, in this vivid dissection of social and political life in Jakarta at the beginning of the 1960's, reveals the dark currents of poverty, corruption and vice which course beneath the surface of one of the great cities of the Third World. Suryono, a young Western-educated government official, the author depicts the complex web of threads which enmesh both individual and society in a newly developing nation, with compassion as well as insight. For more details click here BALI: A PARADISE CREATED by Adrian Vickers Price: US$16.95 Bali: A Paradise Created bridges the gap between scholarly works and the more popular travel accounts readily available today. It offers an accessible history of this fascinating island and an anthropological study not only of the Balinese, but of the paradise-seekers from all parts of the world who have invaded Bali in ever-increasing numbers over the decades. This authoritative, much-cited work is now updated with new photos and illustrations, a new introduction, and new text covering the part twenty years. For more details click here THE MONSTER THAT ATE UBUD A Path to Enlightenment for the Serious Dim Bulb By Mr. Newmi, A.G. Newman & David Trevelyan Price: US$15.00 Chuck Fung and Swami Shoeman are as different as night and day, but when the meet in Ubud, Bali, they become inseparable opposites, thus unwittingly embodying Balinese cosmology. Attempting to make a buck off the ever-burgeoning crowd of spiritual seekers to this paradise island, they pool their talents and enlist the help of a Balinese shaman. The shaman spins a cryptic yarn that convinces the hapless chumps that they have extraordinary powers of creative visualization. The Fung Shoe brothers write a book about the wellspring of abundance they have discovered through their meeting with the sharman. A very tongue-in-cheek look at Ubud and the aftermath of Eat Pray Love. For more details click here BALI ADDICTION/BALI KETAGIHAN by Tina Ross Price: US$22.00 Bali Ketagihan is a collection of memoirs, advice, experiences, discoveries and culture collated together over two and half decades of travelling to Bali. An unexpected relationship and marriage to a "Bali Boy" provided a greater insight to the local life. First time travellers and regulars to the island may find some interesting perceptions in this collection. For more details click here 50 INDONESIAN ARCHITECTS EMERGINGS by Imelda Akmal Price: US$45.00 This new book by Imelda Amal comprises 50 profiles of well-known Indonesian architectural firms and 13 new architectural firms (the "emergings"), who are considered influential on Indonesian architecture today. The works in this book are definitely a feast for the eyes. Stunning pictures of modern buildings and contemporary designs presented on a simple white layout. There are details on each photo that explain building names and locations and also their achievements on architecture design contests. For more details click here NEW REGIONALISM IN BALI ARCHITECTURE by Popo Danes Price: US$45.00 Popo Danes is recognised as one of the leading Architects in Bali today. His work is a blend of art and spiritual architecture with a sensitivity that is hard to surpass. This book is packed with architecture that will raise your spirit. Popo's traditionalism is not forgotten here, but enhances his new Architecture to new heights. For more details click here BALI HOME Inspirational Design Ideas by Kim Inglis Price: US$25.00 Bali is an island paradise that inspires countless dreams of tropical beaches, exotic people and gorgeous views. More than just an increasingly popular tourist destination, Bali is also a global leader in tropical design, showcased in all its glory in Bali Home. Covering over 100 homes, garden estates, hotels, restaurants and more, this book gives a tantalizing glimpse of the latest design trends coming out of Bali. Full-colour photography, both of decorative details and architectural concepts, is accompanied by an insightful text that gives attainable interior design tips to tropical dream seekers. For more details click here BALINESE MUSIC by Michael Tenzer Price: US$18.00 This authoritative book, newly revised and updated with an audio CD of recordings, presents an introduction to the basic types of Balinese gamelan ensembles, each with its own established tradition, repertoire and context. The instruments and basic principles underlying the music are introduced, providing listeners with the means to better appreciate the music. A portfolio of color photographs and a brief guide to studying and experiencing music in Bali will prove indispensable to visitors and gamelan aficionados around the world. For more details click here ALICE IN WONDERLAND in Indonesian by Lewis Carroll Translated by Khairi R. Price: US$5.00 The classic tale of Alice in Wonderland translated into Indonesian. In this story Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world. Here she encounters all manner of creatures such as the March Hare, The Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, and the Mock Turtle. The reader is swept along into the Pool of Tears, attends the Mad Hatter's Tea Party and gets Advice from a Caterpillar. A wonderful timeless classic now enjoyed by countless Indonesian readers. For more details click here TREASURE ISLAND in Indonesian by Robert Lewis Stevenson translated by Mutia Dharma Price: US$5.00 Treasure Island is a tale of adventure and intrigue. Tom discovers a secret map show where the pirate Flint's treasure is hidden. He and some friends set sail in search of this treasure. Unfortunately, his crew includes a one-legged Long John Silver, a pirate also in search of the treasure. There are pirate battles and one exciting adventure after the other. For more details click here HANSEL DAN GRETEL in Indonesian by the Brothers Brimm translated by Ambhita D & Dhanang E. Price: US$5.00 Hansel and Gretel are the children of a poor wood-cutter and his wife. They wander into the woods but leave a trail of breadcrumbs so that they can find their way back. The crumbs are eaten by the birds and the children are lured into the gingerbread house of the wicked witch Griselda. For more details click here THE WIZARD OF OZ in Indonesian by Frank L. Baum translated by Alva Indriani Price: US$5.00 This is the story of a young girl called Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto. Dorothy is swept away during a storm and finds herself in a strange land called Munchkinland. You will follow the adventures of Dorothy and her friends, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and the Lion as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the great Wizard of Oz. For more details click here TOM SAWYER in Indonesian by Mark Twain translated by M. Bahaqi Price: US$6.00 Tom lives with his Aunt Polly, his half-brother Sid and his cousin Mary in the town of St. Petersburg, just off the shore of the Mississippi River. Tom is a mischief maker and sneaks out of his bedroom window at night to adventure with his friend, Huckleberry Finn. This is the story of Tom's adventures on the famous river Mississippi. For more details click here A WRINKLE IN TIME in Indonesian by Madeleine L'Engle translated by Maria M. Lubis Price: US$6.00 Meg Murry is a thirteen year old girl who is very bright but has low self esteem and has problems at school. Her parents are both brilliant scientists, but her father has been mission for over a year. Meg and her brother Charles and their friend Calvin embark on a fantastic journey which ultimately places them on the planet Camazotz. Camazotz is a planet that has given in to a terrible dark shadow which threatens much of the universe and has shadowed our Earth for years. A Wrinkle in Time contains a powerful message about the power of love and the need to fight the darkness of ignorance and conformity. On another level, it is also the story of a misfit who discovers her own abilities. For more details click here LOVE AND DEATH IN BALI by Vicki Baum with a new foreward by Nigel Barley Price: US$17.95 Set against the backdrop of the Dutch invasion of Bali just over a century ago, and the resulting "mass suicides" of the Balinese royalty, "Love and Death in Bali" uses the tales of ordinary people to tell the bloody story of the conquest and subjugation of an island paradise. For more details click here A MAGIC GECKO by Horst Henry Geerken Price: US$16.00 Horst Henry Geerken was born in 1933. After studying engineering in Germany and the USA, and also making a field visit to Turkey, he worked for the US Government in the USA for two years. He then spent the years 1963-1981 as Resident Engineer in Indonesia, and has visited almost all the countries of Asia, getting to know the region extremely well. In 1963 he arrived in the relatively new Republic of Indonesia, which was at that time going through a period of upheaval following the end of Dutch colonial rule. Political disturbances accompanied his first professional steps in this tropical paradise. This lively book is both informative and amusing, describing many of the memorable events that occurred in both his private and professional lives. For more details click here OGOH-OGOH: Balinese Monsters by Tamarra Kaida Price: US$30.00 Tamarra Kaida is a Bali-based photographer and writer and this wonderful book on the Ogoh-Ogoh of Bali is an excellent collection of the fabulous Ogoh-Ogoh that appear in Bali each Nyepi celebration. These enormous papier-mache and foam effigies of monsters appear at the Ngrupuk parade the evening before Nyepi - the day of silence, that marks the first day of the Balinese calendar. They are made by the local communities around Bali and each year seem to become even more adventurous and artful. Sarita Newson, the publisher, includes an explanatory text. For more details click here KAIN BEBALI/SACRED COTH: Meaning and usage in Balinese HIndu Rituals by Ida Ayu Ngurah Puniari Price: US$25.00 Kain Bebali is a landmark book that brings into focus a category of very sacred textiles. The author, Ida Ayu Ngurah Puniari is the daughter of a Balinese High Priest and she has grown up with the symbols and beliefs of Balinese Hinduism. Balinese textiles are made on hand looms with natural dyes and are an important part of all Balinese ceremonies. The textiles depicted in this book are representative of these Balinese textiles. For more details click here MOZAIC French Cuisine, Balinese Flavours by Chris Salans Price: US$35.00 Using modern French techniques of cooking and presentation, the classically-trained Chris Salans incorporates both everyday and exotic Indonesian and Balinese ingredients in his cooking. The resulting flavours are sometimes surprising - and after years of research and trial and error, French-Balinese gastronomy is born. The recipes are organised around 17 ingredients found in Bali and elsewhere in Indonesia, all of which are keys to the inspiration behind the dishes at Mozaic resaurant in Ubud, Bali. This is the perfect book memento for diners who want to replicate the Mozaic culinary experience at home. For more details click here STREET FOODS OF BALI by Heinz von Holzen Price: US$35.00 This wonderful cookbook is by Swiss-born, Bali resident Heinz von Holzen. The first section is on the dressings and condiments that accompany a meal - shallot and lemongrass dressing, green chilli sambal, the various spice pastes that make up the flavour and base of most dishes and stock. Then iconic dishes of Bali such as roast duck in banana leaf, babi guling, various sates and the crackers that accompany every meal. A substantial section is on rice and noodles, where the famous bakso and soto ayam are featured. This is a great book for both the beginner and the seasoned cook as it introduces the nuances and flavours of Balinese street food in an easy-to-read manner. Over 70 great recipes. For more details click here STEP BY STEP COOKING: BALINESE by Heinz von Holzen Price: US$20.00 Another wonderful cookbook by Heinz von Holzen - owner of three very popular restaurants in Bali. This easy to follow, step by step guide, introduces the reader to such wonderful delicacies as Corn and Fern Tips with Grated Coconut. One-dish meals are included, such as Fried Rice with Chicken and Prawns, and Mushroom Soup. Main dishes like Balinese Lamb Stew, Roast Chicken in Banana Leaf and Minced Seafood Sate will definitely impress your guests. Great desserts such as Coconut Pancakes, Fruit in Coconut Dressing, Pisang Goreng (Fried Bananas) or Steamed Jackfruit Cake. For more details click here RIMBAUD IN JAVA : The Lost Voyage by Jamie James Price: US$15.00 In A Season in Hell at the age of eighteen, the French poet Arthur Rimbaud predicted the rest of his life: 'My day is done; I'm leaving Europe. The sea air will burn my lungs; lost climes will tan my skin.' Three years later, in 1876, he joined the Royal Army of the Dutch Indies as an infantryman and sailed for Java, where he promptly deserted and fled into the jungle. It was the most enigmatic passage in a life crowded with puzzles and contrarieties. In this 'delightful book' (Times Literary Supplement), novelist and critic Jamie James reviews everything that is known about the episode; from there he imaginatively spirals into a reconstruction of what the poet must have seen and informed speculation about what he might have done, vividly recreating life in nineteenth century Java along the way. For more details click here THE PAINTED ALPHABET by Diana Darling Price: US$12.95 This highly unusual story is based on a Balinese epic poem. Over the years it has earned a place on the short list of must-read novels on Bali. Brothers Siladri and Made Kerti marry sisters Kadek and Rajin. Each couple has had a baby when Siladri abruptly decides to leave worldly concerns behind to join a holy man on a distant mountain. Reluctantly, Kadek agrees to go, too, leaving their son behind to one day help with the family farm and taking their infant niece with them. Magic and witchcraft enchant the telling of this spellbinding tale. Darling has lived in Bali for many years, and her rich novelization of this folklore attests to her affinity for the culture. For more details click here OLD JAVANESE GOLD : The Hunter Thompson Collection at the Yale University Art Gallery by John Miksic Price: US$60.00 This is a revised and updated edition of an earlier publication of Valerie and Hunter Thompson's extraordinary gift of Javanese gold objects to the Yale University Art Gallery. New photography and a fresh design, with updated essays to include more recent discoveries such as the Wonoboyo Gold hoard. The objects themselves are of exceptional quality and include jewellery, clothing accessories, statues, coins and containers. For more details click here 20TH CENTURY BATIK MASTERPIECES by Tumbu Ramelan Price: US$60.00 Beautifully illustrated book with chapters organised by region i.e. Java, West Java, Central Java etc. Each chapter outlines the type of Batik of that particular region and then gives examples of each. The Batiks represented here are from the collection of Tumbu Astiani Ramlean. For more details click here MEMORIES OF THE SACRED (very large format - 30cm x 42cm) by Rio Helmi Price: US$65.00 This is an outstanding book of the most wonderful photographs of Bali. Rio Helmi is a well-known and well-respected photographer living and working on the island of Bali. He has a deep insight into the Balinese people and can capture the essence of the beauty and sacredness of both the Balinese people and the island they inhabit. The photographs depict many outlying temples and rarely seen trance rites, old dance forms and unusual traditions. The majority of images are black and white and some are printed in sepia tone - this gives us a sense of history and agedness evoking both mystery and romance. For more details click here MY OFFERING - A Pictorial Tribute to the Balinese Offering by Philippa Goldie Price: US$28.50 This is a beautiful book with gorgeous photographs and inspiring quotations. Balinese Offerings captured Philippa's heart - "not only do I find them incredibly beautiful, but also the devotion and faith with which Canang are made inspired me to do this book. I wanted to create awareness of Bali's most beautiful traditional art form. With modern lifestyles it is beginning to die out in some areas - I hope that I can create awareness and interest". This is a wonderful book to give as a gift or to keep yourself to remind you of the beautiful offerings of Bali. For more details click here THE PILGRIM by Iwan Simatupang, translated by Harry Aveling Price: US$18.00 The Pilgrim is one of the most unusual novels to have ever been published in Indonesia. It is a complex mixture, uniting a poetic lyricism and meditation on life, death and art. The chief characters are an artist and a cemetery overseer; the former representing emotion and the latter, reason, conflicting aspects of human nature. Despite the characters' antagonism and cruelty they are, in some ways, very similar: both represent forms of creativity, philosophy and art. Both exist outside conventional society. When first published, The Pilgrim was hailed as the first really modern Indonesian novel and the beginning of a completely new path in Indonesian writing. For more details click here NEVER THE TWAIN by Abdoel Moeis. translated by Robin Susanto Price: US$21.00 The novel Salah Asuhan, translated here as Never the Twain, is among the most popular works of modern Indonesian fiction. First published in 1928, the book is still in print today. Hanafi, the novel's protagonist, is madly in love with Corrie du Bussee, a beautiful Eurasian, though he has long been betrothed, to his cousin, Rapiah. Which woman should Hanafi marry: Corrie, the feisty, liberated Western woman, or the simple hearted Rapiah? The conflict Hanafi faces serves as an allegory for pre-independent Indonesia as it struggled toward national identity. For more details click here SHACKLES by Armijn Pane Price: US$18.00 This novel is the story of a love triangle. Doctor Sukartono, able and devoted to his work, and his wife, Tini, a beautiful and independent woman, find their marriage devoid of communication and warmth. Tini feels herself the victim of her husbands medical practice and refuses to play the role of devoted and self-sacrificing wife. Sukartono is unable to understand his wife's rebellion and, in the mists of this inner confusion, meets Rohayah, a woman who is ready to give him the security he lacks at home. For more details click here THE FALL AND THE HEART by S. Rukiah, translated by John McGlynn Price: US$18.00 The Fall and the Heart is one of the lesser known classics of the Indonesian revolutionary era and arguably the strongest piece of prose writing by an Indonesian woman author before the 1970's. Rukiah's account of a young, middle-class woman's experiences with her lover, her family, and the struggle for independence is deceptive in its simplicity and through The Fall and the Heart Rukiah presents a rare and thoughtful rendition of the idea and emotions of young people who had one foot in the revolution for its own sake and the other foot in the revolution as a reflection of personal crisis. Rukiah is one of only a handful of Indonesian writers to have looked at the negative impact that the Indonesian revolution had on lives and relationships. For more details click here MIRAH OF BANDA by Hanna Rambe, Translated by Toni Pollard Price: US$18.00 Kidnapped from Java, along with her older cousin, five year old Mirah is taken to the Banda islands where she spends the rest of her life on a nutmeg plantation. She is first taken in as a servant by the Dutch estate owner, then works as a contract nutmeg picker and finally, when his wife leaves, him, she is forced to become the man's concubine with whom she bears two children. Mirah lives out her life - through the Dutch colonial era, the Japanese Occupation, the Revolution and modern days - which no say in what befalls her. The fate of her daughter, Lili, taken away to be a "comfort woman" to Japanese soldeiers, is a hearbreaking side story. An extraordinarily moving story. For more details click here FAMILY ROOM (By Lily Yulianti Farid, Translated by John McGlynn Price: US$18.00 The stories in Family Room together make up a sojourn through time and space, with the reader travelling from Indonesian villages and remote islands to the capital city of Jakarta; and then to Victoria Park in Hong Kong and onwards to refugee camps in Kashmir, and the expedition camps near the lakes of Finland. The mosaic of family rooms, filtered through the feelings and eyes of narrators with heightened subjectivities, gives one the sense of what the country of Indonesia has gone through from time to time. The further away the protagonists roam from home, the stronger is the unspoken yearning for unravelling the traumas rooted at the centre of the family home. For more details click here BALI DAZE Freefall Off The Tourist Trail (previously published as Dragons in the Bath) by Cat Wheeler Price: US$24.00 A collection of tales by one of Ubud's most loved residents. Ibu Kat is renowned for her jottings and stories in the local English newspaper, Bali Advertiser and now we have a fabulous collection of these stories all together in book format. Be transported to Ubud, Bali as she takes us on a journey through everyday life with her bald parrot, her menagerie of dogs and unsolicited wildlife. She informs us on how to deal with randy ducks, rampaging vegetation, roasted spiders and a haunted riverbank. Told with warmth and humour we can explore with her the ins and outs of daily life in the village of Ubud. For more details click here BALI INSPIRES The Rudana Art Collection by Jean Couteau Price: US$49.95 Bali Inspires explores the art of Bali, past and present, as seen through the lens of the Rudana family and their deep, abiding love of Bali. Featuring art in the Museum Rudana, the Rudana Fine Art Gallery and the Rudana family's private collection, this book is an extraordinary glimpse into the heart of Bali. For more details click here BALI: ART, RITUAL, PERFORMANCE by Natasha Reichle Price: US$49.50 Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance presents a holistic view of the ways that art, ritual and performance interrelate within the seamless fabric of Balinese life. This book celebrates the beauty of this magical island that has attracted artists, dancers, celebrities and scholars for generations. A weighty, large format book full of gorgeous photographs and informative text. For more details click here THE WISDOM OF BALI by Anand Krishna Price: US$25.00 The Wisdom of Bali explores the foundations of spiritualism in Bali. Written by Anand Krishna who is the founder of the Anand Ashram with 14 establishments in Jakarta, Bogor, Jogjakarta and Bali. Anand Krishna enlightens us about the philosophical and universal values found in Balinese Hinduism. He explains that these values were born out of a thoughtful civilisation that champions the simplicity of mind and respect of nature, intergrating these ideas into every aspect of life itself. This book attempts to demystify Balinese Hinduism. For more details click here BALI WITH KIDS Families' Guidebook for Babies to Teenagers by Laetitia Knight & Philippe Pero Price: US$18.00 At last a very comprehensive guidebook for parents who are planning a stay in Bali with their children. Bali with Kids is jam packed with up-to-date information on kid friendly places and activities around Bali. There are chapters covering a range of activities from Swimming in the King's Pool to Cooking with a Balinese Chef, Climbing a Volcano or dancing in a Frog Dance! 300 listings of Bali's all time favourites and new venues for all the family to enjoy. Colourful and easy to use, this is a must-have guidebook for all parents intending a trip or stay in Bali. We highly recommend this one! For more details click here A LITERARY MIRROR : Balinese reflections on modernity and identity in the twentieth century by I Nyoman Darma Putra Price: US$46.00 A Literary Mirror is the first English-language work to comprehensively analyse Indonesian-language literature from Bali from a literary and cultural viewpoint. It covers the period from 1920 to 2000. This book is an invaluable resource for those researching twentieth-century Balinese authors who wrote in Indonesian. Until now, such writers have received very little attention. An appendix gives short biographical details of many of the significant Balinese writers and also lists their work. For more details click here THE BIRTH OF I LA GALIGO: A Poem Inspired by the Bugis Legend by Mohamad Salim (Bugis Text) Translated by Sapardi Djoko Damono (Indonesian Text) Translated by John McGlynn (English Text) (This book has both the Indonesian and English texts) Price: US$15.00 The Birth of I La Galigo is considered by experts in the field of the ancient texts of the Indonesian Archipelago to be one of the great masterworks in the world, not only because it covers a wide range of issues that humanity faces, but first and foremost because of it's length which exceeds other great works of classic literature, such as the Mahabharata by Valmiki and the Odyssey by Homer. This small hard cover book contains excerpts of this great work of literature and focuses on the episodes that depict Batara Guru's descent to earth, the love story between Sawerigading and his twin sister which was followed by his marriage to a princess that resembled his twin, and the birth of I La Galigo. These excerpts serve as a representation of the entire myth. For more details click here MENAGERIE 7 Contributors include: Adri Basuki, Djenar Maesa Ayu, Oka Rusmini, Seno Gumira Ajidarma and more Editors: Erza Seyadharma and John McGlynn Translators: David Reeve, Gai Littler, Harry Aveling, Jennifer Kesseler, John McGlynn, Justine Fitzgerald, Laura Noszlop, Tim Behrend Price: US$18.00 This volume of Menagerie brings together, under one cover, twenty stories by or about "people like us": Indonesian gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons. Not only do the stories herein disprove the persistent but baseless myth that all forms of sexuality and sexual behaviour that fall outside the norm of accepted heterosexual behaviour are not, somehow, "Indonesian", they also show that the Indonesian archipelago is as multi-sexual as it is. For more details click here MENAGERIE 6: Indonesian in Exile Contributors include A. Kohar Ibrahim, Sobron Aidit, Kusnah, Dewa Ngurah Jenawi, Bachtiar Siagian, Pramoedya Ananta Toer, and more Editors: A. Kohar Ibrahim and John McGlynn Price: US$15.00 This volume of Menagerie includes 10 short stories and 17 poems by Indonesian exile authors. It also includes 2 short stories by "domestic" exile writers and 2 biographical stories of former political prisoners. Taken together, the materials present part of the Indonesian exile experience, a segment of Indonesia's social history that has been ignored for far too long. For more details click here PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO BIRDS OF BALI, JAVA AND SUMATRA by Tony Tilford and Alain Compost 2010 Edition Price: US$12.00 The Indonesian islands of Bali, Java and Sumatra are home to a staggering array of birds. They are part of one of the world's biodiversity hot-spots and act as a magnet for birdwatchers from around the world. More than 250 species of migrant and resident birds - including many endemics, such as the spectacular Bali Myna - are featured in this concise and easy-use-guide. Each species is illustrated in full colour and with key information on identification, habitat and distribution. General advice on bird-watching, regional information, known birdwatching areas and a glossary. For more details click here LIFE, DEATH & MAGIC 200 Years of Southeast Asian Ancestral Art Publisher: Thames & Hudson/National Gallery of Australia Price: US$80.00 Life death and magic: 2000 years of Southeast Asian ancestral art provides an evocative overview of the region's ancestral arts and culture, from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. Beautifully designed, it is prolifically illustrated with works of art from countries and regions including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, East Timor, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia and southern China which are drawn from museums around the world and the National Gallery of Australia's exceptional collection of Southeast Asian art. From the exhibition held in the National Gallery of Australia October 2010. For more details click here BALI'S EARLY DAYS by Robert Pringle Price: US$20.00 These three essays details the little-known realities of life in Bali's pre-colonial period wherein the ancient practices of widow sacrifice and slavery were still a royal prerogative and early colonial days under the Dutch when slavery and the opium trade created the very first export and import traffic. Dr. A. A. Gde Putra Agung is himself a direct descendant of the royal family of Karangasem and is a graduate of history from the University of Gadjah Mada. For many years he held the position of Head of Research in Culture and Tourism at Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali. Rodney Hall instigated the translation and publication of this book, and in his introduction places it into the perspective of Bali's history of power-building and conflict between Balinese kingdoms. For more details click here THE FAIRIES TELL US ABOUT........... Bilingual Series Indonesian/English 4 books in the Series: Empathy, Self-Esteem, Generosity and Gratitude All books are hard cover and very richly illustrated. Suitable for children 5 - 12 years Price: US$10.00 per book EMPATHY The story of Derna the Fairy deals with empathy, a person's ability to place himself or herself in the other person's skin to understand their intentions and feelings. In the story, Derna experiences a similar situation to that of a friend and then she realizes that she is able to understand it better and help him. The book also reveals where fairies and the animals of the forest live and hide. SELF-ESTEEM This story deals with self-esteem, a virtue that helps us to be stronger when faced with adversity and encourages us. With an ever optimistic attitude, Maisa the fairy becomes the beat master to discover self-esteem. She has one wing shorter than the other, but does not let herself be walked over. She accepts her small defect and gets ahead cheerfully. GENEROSITY The fairy is this story refuses to share anything around her apple tree because she is afraid that it will be damaged and that the tree won't produce any fruit. That's why she ends up on her own and then she realizes her mistake. Being generous makes her happier. GRATITUDE This is the story of Raciet the Fairy. She speaks about the quality of being thankful for the good things around you, although they may seem insignificant. Gratitude helps us to be happier and also facilitates living together with others. It's a virtue related to positivism and good spirits, which helps us to make the best of every situation. For more details click here THE SECRET GARDEN / TAMAN RAHASIA in Bahasa Indonesian by Frances Hodgson Burnett Price: US$5.50 The Secret Garden is a charming book about a girl named Mary Lennox. Initially, she is a sickly child but when her parents die during a Cholera epidemic in India she moves to Misselthwaite Manor in England to live with her uncle. Slowly she becomes stronger and starts to take an interest in the outdoors. Mary has all kinds of adventures with strange sounds at night, funny accents and a locked garden. The Secret Garden is a classic and is a wonderful book about friendship, determination and perseverance. For more details click here THE RAILWAY CHILDREN / ANAK-ANAK KERETA API in Bahasa Indonesian by Edith Nesbit Price: US$5.50 The Railway Children is a story about the Waterbury family who move to "Three Chimneys", a house near the railway, after the father is imprisoned as a result of being falsely accused of selling state secrets to the Russians. The three children, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis, find amusement in watching the trains on the nearby railway line and waving to the passengers. They become friendly with Albert Perks, the station porter, and with the Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9.15 down train, they are eventually able to help prove their father's innocence. For more details click here TINTIN Series in Bahasa Indonesian Price: US$6.00 per book The Adventures of Tintin is a series of comic strips created by the Belgian artist Georges Remi (1907 - 1983) who wrote under the pen name of Herge. Set largely in modern times the hero is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter who is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy. Herge himself features in several of the comics as a background character. Available in this series are: Petualangan Tintin; Lotus Biru Petualangan Tintin; Berutu Sang Firaun Petualangan Tintin; Tintin di Amerika Petualangan Tintin: Tintin di Congo Petualangan Tintin: Wartawan Petualangan Tintin: Pulau Hitam Petualangan Tintin: Tongkat Ottokar Petualangan Tintin: Kepiting Bercapit Petualangan Tintin: Bintang Misterius Petualangan Tintin: Rahasia Unicorn Petualangan Tintin: Harta Karun Rackham Petualangan Tintin: Di Kuil Matahari Petualangan Tintin: Tintin di Negeri Emas Petualangan Tintin: Perjalanan ke Bulan Petualangan Tintin: Laut Merah Petualangan Tintin: Tintin di Tibet Petualangan Tintin: Penerbangan 714 ke Sydney Petualangan Tintin: Tintin dan Picaros Petualangan Tintin: Tintin dan Alpha-Art For more details click here INDONESIAN As You Need It Phrase Book and Audio CD by R. Russell-Brown Price: US$35.00 This phrasebook/cd pack uses simple, polite language easily understood by all levels of Indonesian society. There are segments on everyday expressions, numbers, time, travel, accommodation, eating out, communications (including the Internet), medical problems and shopping etc. There is a short section on the importance of word order and other useful grammatical explanations. Written by a teacher and the CD is recorded by native speakers of Indonesian. For more details click here BASIC INDONESIAN : An Introductory Coursebook by Stuart Robson and Yacinta Kurniasih Price: US$25.00 Basic Indonesian is designed to provide rapid mastery of modern Indonesian, which is spoken by more than 240 million people. Divided in 28 graded lessons and in the manga cartoon style, the book provides fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles and question-and-answer practices to reinforce the learning. Very clear grammar and usage notes and extensive cultural notes are provided along with detailed tips on etiquette and appropriate cultural behavior in the world's largest Islamic society. An audio CD of the stories and dialogues is included. For more details click here THE REAL TASTE OF INDONESIA by Rose Prince Price: US$45 The is an excellent authentic Indonesian Cook Book. The Real Taste of Indonesia is filled with wonderful recipes to create real Indonesian food. From the sweet dishes of Java to the spicy kitchen of Sumatra - Yellow Rice, Rendang, Babi Buling etc. This unique collection of recipes has been passed from grandmothers to mothers, to daughters and sons. There is a wealth of additional information such as information on the Balinese cuisine, where, through the influence of Hinduism, more pork is eaten than in the rest of this mostly Islamic country. For more details click here AUTHENTIC RECIPES FROM INDONESIA by Heinz Von Holzen and Lother Arsana Price: US$18.50 Authentic Recipes from Indonesia includes over 60 easy-to-follow recipes with detailed descriptions of ingredients and cooking methods, enabling the reader to reproduce the flavours of the Spice Islands at home. Included are Padang favorites from West Sumatra, healthy Javanese vegetable creations, succulent satay and poultry dishes from Bali and Lombok and unusual recipes from Kalimantan and Flores. For more details click here INDONESIAN FOR KIDS FLASH CARDS (includes audio cd) by Linda Hibbs Price: US$19.99 Volcanoes, rhinoceroses and 3-wheeled bikes - Welcome to an Indonesian learning adventure especially for kids. Encourage a child to learn with this fun set of 64 flash cards that get children talking about Family, Numbers, Colours, Animals and more. These everyday words and sentences help children build their vocabulary in a natural, age appropriate way. Linda Hibbs has taught Indonesian for over two decades at the secondary school and university levels and she holds degrees in Indonesian language and ethnomusicology. For more details click here RUDOLF SCHMIDT - A Voyage From Europe to the Far East by Roland Held English and German Texts Price: US$115.00 This beautiful book explores the life and art of Rudolf Schmidt. This talented German artist invites us to travel to numerous countries from Europe to the Far East through his paintings. Rudolf Schmidt is probably one of the last few artists following the great tradition of Post-Impressionist style. This is demonstrated throughout his work by the importance he places on the reflection of light. Paintings of Holland, France, Spain, Germany, Bali, Java, Borneo and Sumatra. 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